Tampa Clearing Drill/Game

Summary

This drill will emphasize spacing, ball movement, and transition principles when clearing the ball. 

Tags

AdvancedAnticipation & RecognitionClearingCollegeCommunicationGame - Live PlayHigh SchoolLacrosse IQMen’s LacrosseRidingTeam PassingTransitionWomen’s Lacrosse

Set Up

Put 3 players of each team in every quarter part of the field. This is a 12v12 + goalies game. Start the ball with the goalie, and they play 4v3 keep away. After the 3rd completed pass, the last player with the ball carries it to the next quarter. They play 4v3 until 3 passes are made. Continue this until the team with the ball, advances to their offensive end, and they play 4v3 to the goal, and try to score. If there is a turnover or interception during the clearing, start a new ball with the opposite team. Coach can award 1 point for a team that successfully clears the ball, and award 1 point extra if they score. 

Principles and Coaching Points

  • Open field spacing in transition. 
  • Communication, call for the ball
  • Riding, disrupt player with the ball. 
  • Clearing!!

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